Mental Wellbeing
Mental health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being, encompassing emotional, psychological, and social resilience. It involves understanding, managing, and nurturing one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in ways that promote positive mental functioning and a sense of fulfillment. Mental health is not merely the absence of mental illness but also the presence of resilience, coping skills, and the ability to adapt to life’s challenges. It encompasses a wide spectrum of experiences, from periods of stress and sadness to moments of joy and contentment. Cultivating mental health involves self-awareness, self-care practices, seeking support when needed, and fostering meaningful connections with others. Prioritizing mental health contributes not only to individual happiness but also to healthier communities and societies as a whole.
This section provides information and resources for neurodivergent experiences, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergence.
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses affecting people of all ages, genders, ethnicities and backgrounds. People with eating disorders use disordered eating behaviour, which can include limiting the amount of food eaten, eating very large quantities of food at once, getting rid of food eaten through unhealthy means, or a combination of these behaviours.
The Shropshire Mental Health Support Team will be at RJAH the first Wednesday of every month.
Anxiety is what we feel when we are worried, tense or afraid – particularly about things that are about to happen, or which we think could happen in the future.
Depression is a persistent state of low mood and diminished interest or pleasure in activities, significantly impacting a person's thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and overall well-being.
Care First provides confidential, impartial advice and support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The service is free for you to access whenever you need. You don’t need permission from your manager or organisation before contacting Care First. Through Care First you can access a number of services.
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings between periods of extreme highs (mania or hypomania) and extreme lows (depression).
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS Talking Therapies offers a range of online and in-person options to help support your mood and anxiety.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) performed in response to these thoughts. These obsessions and compulsions can significantly interfere with daily activities, relationships, and overall quality of life.
CAHN’s unique counselling service, where we embrace the rich feel of your cultural experiences. Understanding the profound impact culture has on mental health, we proudly offer a variety of counselling services, each sensitively tailored to meet both high and low intensity needs.